Biography
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Biography
Paperback. Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 photographs in plate section. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751565638
- ISBN
- 9780751565638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.41
€ 17.99
€ 13.41
Hardcover. Perhaps the greatest scholar of Jewish mysticism in the 20th century, Gershom Scholem (1897-1982) once said of himself, "I have no biography, only a bibliography." Yet, in thousands of letters written over his lifetime, many of which are included in this volume, Scholem's biography does unfold. Num Pages: 560 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 42. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006423
- ISBN
- 9780674006423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.11€ 58.39
€ 64.11
€ 58.39
Paperback. From the teenager in provincial Russia in 1875 to his premature death in Germany in 1904, the author wrote over 4,500 letters to a range of correspondents, including family and friends, his publisher and fellow writers - not to mention actresses. This book presents these letters which tell the story of the author's life as a man and a writer. Translator(s): Bartlett, Rosamund; Phillips, Anthony. Num Pages: 624 pages, map. BIC Classification: 2AGR; BG; BJ; DSBF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140449228
- ISBN
- 9780140449228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.58
€ 19.99
€ 18.58
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Life
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781618930668
- ISBN
- 9781618930668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.22
€ 19.22
Paperback. Lizzie McNaught was diagnosed with Anorexia at the age of 14. However through professional help, the support of her loving family and her faith, she somehow found the hope and strength to overcome. Life Hurts tells her story, reflecting on it from her perspective as a doctor. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; BM; MMZD; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Malcolm Down Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910786659
- ISBN
- 9781910786659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.96
€ 14.96
Num Pages: 480 pages, 111 black & white photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGH; HBJH; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813166469
- ISBN
- 9780813166469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.03
€ 34.03
Paperback. A London bike courier decided to cycle around the world. 169 days later, he came back with a world record. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; WSQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782199038
- ISBN
- 9781782199038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.05
€ 11.99
€ 10.05
Paperback. Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs. Celebrating her life and writing, this title brings together four of her best-loved memoirs, spanning her very English childhood, her life and loves during World War II, her publishing career at Andre Deutsch, and her reflections on old age. Num Pages: 784 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGLA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 45. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847081469
- ISBN
- 9781847081469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.99
€ 17.99
€ 12.99
Paperback. Originally published under title: Tous les matins, l'aenigme: La vie derriaere le masque, by aEditions aEoliennes, Paris, 2013. Num Pages: 120 pages, colour & b/w ilus. BIC Classification: ANB; BM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845198176
- ISBN
- 9781845198176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.32
€ 40.99
€ 36.32
Paperback. Life at Fonthill Translator(s): Boyd, Alexander. Num Pages: 288 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGA; DSBD; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845880699
- ISBN
- 9781845880699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.91
€ 33.99
€ 28.91
Paperback. Told in the distinctive and memorable voices of working class women, this is a first-hand account of working lives at the turn of the last century. Series: VMC. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 125 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844088010
- ISBN
- 9781844088010
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.74
€ 15.99
€ 11.74
Hardback. A biography of Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney told through previously unseen diary excerpts and exclusive interviews with those who knew him best. Num Pages: 624 pages, 2 16-pg 4C photo inserts. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 161 x 51. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781501100963
- ISBN
- 9781501100963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.71
€ 32.99
€ 27.71
Paperback. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 288. 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight: 292.
- Publisher
- Black & White Publishing
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845023478
- ISBN
- 9781845023478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.14
€ 10.99
€ 9.14
Hardback. Keywords: Biography - history and politics
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- William Mullan Belfast
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KEX0179603
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Edward IV, (1442-1483) was King of England from March 1461 until October 1470, and again from April 1471 until his death in April 1483. In a turbulent world, Edward Duke of York-with good title to the throne-overthrew the corrupt government of the weak and feeble-minded Henry VI, setting the foundation stones for a strong and prosperous England. Num Pages: 534 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBR; 1DDF; 3H; BGH; BGR; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781554760
- ISBN
- 9781781554760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.55
€ 26.99
€ 19.55
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 31. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Henry Holt & Company Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780805050875
- ISBN
- 9780805050875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.30
€ 25.99
€ 21.30
Paperback. Michael McIntyre is Britain's biggest comedy star. He has released two record-breaking DVDs, "Live and Laughing" and "Hello Wembley"; hosts his own BAFTA-nominated BBC1 series, "Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow"; and has picked up British Comedy Awards for Best Live Stand-Up and Best Male TV Comic. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141045672
- ISBN
- 9780141045672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Hardcover. Cyriac of Ancona (1391-1452) was among the first to study the physical remains of the ancient world in person and is sometimes regarded as the father of classical archaeology. This volume contains a life of Cyriac to the year 1435 by his friend Francesco Scalamonti, along with several letters and other texts illustrating his early life. Translator(s): Bodnar, Edward W; Foss, Visiting Professor of History Clive (Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC Georgetown University, Washington DC); Mitchell, Part-Time Lecturer in Laws Charles (Charles Mitchell is Professor of Law at King's College London. University College, London King's College London King's College London Charles Mitchell is Professor of Law at King's College London. King's College London King's College London). Num Pages: 397 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3H; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 30. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674599208
- ISBN
- 9780674599208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.72
€ 40.99
€ 33.72
Paperback. Witty, courageous and unconventional, Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most controversial figures of her day. She published A Vindication of the Rights of Women; travelled to revolutionary France and lived through the Terror and the destruction of the incipient French feminist movement; and produced an illegitimate daughter. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp inset. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 25. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Viking
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241963319
- ISBN
- 9780241963319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 11.85
€ 17.99
€ 11.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 547 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 141 x 36. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Grove Press
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802145161
- ISBN
- 9780802145161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.06
€ 19.06
Paperback. A first-hand account of China's cultural revolution. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; BGA; HBTV; JPVR; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Flamingo
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780006548614
- ISBN
- 9780006548614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 15.87
€ 23.99
€ 15.87
![Thomas Kitching - Life and Death in Changi: The War and Internment Diary of Thomas Kitching [1942-1944] - 9789813065635 - V9789813065635](https://www.kennys.ie/products/thumbs/9789813065635.jpg "Thomas Kitching - Life and Death in Changi: The War and Internment Diary of Thomas Kitching [1942-1944] - 9789813065635 - V9789813065635")
Paperback. Englishman Thomas Kitching died, aged 54, in Changi Prison in April 1944. Interned by the Japanese in 1942, Kitching, who was the Chief Surveyor of Singapore, faithfully kept a diary from December 1941. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 3JJH; BJ; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Landmark Books Pte.Ltd ,Singapore
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789813065635
- ISBN
- 9789813065635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 23.54
€ 33.99
€ 23.54
An award-winning journalist tells the personal stories of five convicted murderers, offering a new perspective on guilt, forgiveness, and second chances in America Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 38. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610390293
- ISBN
- 9781610390293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 27.83
€ 43.99
€ 27.83
Paperback. Today, Paddy Armstrong is a husband and father, and it has been over twenty-seven years since his conviction was quashed. But the memory of his experiences lives on. For the first time and with unflinching candour, he lays bare the experiences of those years and their aftermath. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BT; BTP; JKSW1; JKVF; JKVP1; JMK; JMQ; JPWL; LASD; LATC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Gill Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780717172474
- ISBN
- 9780717172474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.44
€ 19.99
€ 16.44